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Mrs. Pierce

Wife of Mr. Pierce, a beautiful and fashionable woman.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Pierce, pretty Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Belle Pierce

First appearance: january 1659 60

Mrs. Pierce shows up with force in April 1662. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Spotted at Portsmouth; Pepys speaks with her but misses her lodgings.
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In April 1662: Spotted at Portsmouth; Pepys speaks with her but misses her lodgings. Later, in December 1665: Mrs. Pierce hosts a music…

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EPElizabeth PepysSWSir William Ba…MMMr. MooreEMEdward Montagu…MTMrs. TurnerMPMrs. Pierce

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lord Sandwich's Household
  • Naval and Court Officials

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Pierce in january 1659 60
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